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Henry Waxman: “These cuts seriously hurt our economy, debilitate programs Americans rely on, and put our public safety at risk.”

On the recordJune 27, 2013
These cuts seriously hurt our economy, debilitate programs Americans rely on, and put our public safety at risk.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Warning about the detrimental effects of budget cuts on the economy and public safety.

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